What happens if you use expired Railcard?
What happens if you use expired Railcard? Railcards do not renew automatically. You must make sure that your Railcard is renewed in good time because a Railcard that has expired is not valid for use and you may be charged a penalty fare for travelling on an expired Railcard.
How do I get a refund from Railcard Trainline?
Railcards can be refunded within 14 days of purchase as long as they haven't been used to buy discounted tickets. Please contact us to request a refund.
What happens if you forget to use Railcard?
If you have forgotten your Railcard you may be asked to purchase another ticket. The conditions of travel state that the Railcard must be carried by the customer in order for the ticket to be valid.
Can I use my Railcard on the date of expiry?
Yes. Your Railcard is valid up until and including the date shown on your Railcard.
Will they check my Railcard?
Yes. You must show your valid Railcard when you buy your ticket. You also need to have your Railcard with you on each journey and present it to staff when your ticket is checked aboard the train.
Can my family use my Railcard?
Can I use my Railcard to buy tickets for other people? A: Yes. As long as either you (as the main Railcard holder) or the second named Railcard holder is travelling with a child, up to a total of four adults and four children travelling together can get discounts.
How do I claim back my Railcard?
Unfortunately, once a Railcard has been issued it is non-refundable. What happens if I don't have my Railcard with me and I have to buy a new ticket or pay a Penalty Fare? A: If you are travelling by train on a ticket with a Railcard discount, you must travel with your valid Railcard.
Do pensioners get free rail travel in UK?
You can get an older person's bus pass when you reach State Pension age, which is currently 66 for both women and men. If you're 60 or over and live in London, then you can get free travel on buses, trains and other modes of transport in and around London with a 60+ London Oyster photocard.
Can 2 people use the same Railcard?
A: No. The Railcard is for use by you and the second named adult on your Railcard when you are travelling together. The two named cardholders must travel together for the entire journey for their discounted tickets to be valid.
Are railcards only valid after 10am?
You can buy Network Railcard discounted tickets for travel any time on weekends and public holidays or from 10:00am Monday to Friday. You may be able to start your journey a little earlier than 10:00am, see the time restriction easements section for details or check at your local station.
How do I renew my senior railcard after expiry date?
- Log in to your account – you will have made this when you first purchased your Railcard.
- Click on the Railcard you're renewing.
- Check all the details are correct and update what you need to.
- Pay, and you're done!
Can I get a refund if I forgot to use my Railcard?
Most stations will be able to check the validity of the Railcards by running it through the ticket–issuing machine to check when it was originally issued. Can I claim a refund if I don't use my Railcard? A: No. Unfortunately once a Railcard has been issued it is non-refundable.
Can my brother use my Railcard?
Yes. As long as either you (as the main Railcard holder) or the second named Railcard holder is travelling with a child, up to a total of four adults and four children travelling together can get discounts.
Can I use my boyfriends Railcard?
No. The Railcard is for your use only, and provides discounts only on tickets bought for your own use. It does not cover anyone accompanying you.